A new week in the NHL begins with three games on the slate, including a big-time Western Conference meeting between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild.
These are two highly respected teams in the NHL and should deliver a great head-to-head battle.
The Golden Knights and Wild have combined for an 8-2-1 record, showing dominance over other teams. The question now is, who will take this one?
Get ready for the action with our expert Golden Knights vs. Wild prediction.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild betting picks and predictions
Minnesota Wild money line (-120)
Minnesota Wild has been heavily tested so far this season, headlined by an Eastern Conference swing that included four games against formidable Atlantic Division opponents. They fared reasonably well and look to carry their success back into tough Western Conference play.
This is their second home game of the season, and first since October 3rd. They are 1-0-0 at home and will go all out to stay perfect. Last season, Vegas and Minnesota met up three times, with Minnesota winning them all. We may not see another season sweep, but expect big things from them in this game.
Minnesota has been excellent on special teams, owning the league's second-best penalty kill (94.1%) and third-best power play (37.5%). With goaltender Filip Gustavsson injured, Jesper Wallstedt has started all contests, and his strong play (.937 save percentage) combined with an efficient team structure (1.78 goals-against average) has made Minnesota tough to crack.
Even with a league-best record, Vegas shows a lot of inconsistency that may not be seen in their record. One example was a recent 3-0 first-period deficit that they eventually overcame. There is no room for inconsistency in this battle, especially on the road.
Over 6.0 (-115)
Both Minnesota and Vegas have done an excellent job at keeping the puck out of their respective nets and both are in the top six in NHL goals-against average. They have both posted team save percentages above .900. However, offense could take over in this one.
The cast of players featured in this contest are some of the best in the league. Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes lead the charge in Minnesota, while Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner do the same in Vegas. This is just the tip of the iceberg in star power.
Both teams have shown offensive strength this season, especially Vegas, with the league's fifth-best goals-per-game average of 3.67. They each come in rested, with their most recent game on Saturday, and in a massive test, both squads are expected to fire.
Matthew Boldy to score (+145)
Matthew Boldy has been an offensive stalwart for the Minnesota Wild since arriving in 2021-22, but his 2026-27 campaign has started quietly. In five games, Boldy has accumulated just one goal and one assist. However, he got both in his most recent game against the Florida Panthers, which could be the jumpstart he needs.
Minnesota is using Boldy heavily, averaging 21:13 minutes of ice time per game, but it is time for that to translate into results. He has scored 145 goals in 366 career games, including four straight seasons of 27+ goals.
Averaging 4.6 shots per game, he isn't lacking effort. This game is a great opportunity for him to bury one on home ice in a big test he and his team should be ready for. With a team save percentage of .903, Vegas' goaltenders can certainly be beat.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild odds
Vegas Golden Knights | +100 |
Minnesota Wild | -120 |
Puck Line | MIN Wild -1.5 |
Total | O/U 5.5 |
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild player props
Anytime goalscorer
Kirill Kaprizov | +125 |
Matthew Boldy | +145 |
Jack Eichel | +200 |
Mark Stone | +205 |
Mitch Marner | +210 |
Joel Eriksson Ek | +220 |
Tomas Hertl | +240 |
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